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Falls and Balance

We aim to provide you with advice, support and treatment if you have a difficulty with balance, you are at risk of falling, or you have had an unexplained fall. This may involve seeing a Physiotherapists (PT) and Occupational Therapists (OT). Rehabilitation Support Workers may also work with you to achieve your goals. If you need to see an OT, they will usually visit you at home. We are also offering telephone and video consultations, alongside face to face appointments. Not everyone will require every assessment or person to see them – what happens when you attend the clinic will depend upon your needs. The purpose of this assessment is to help identify why you may be having difficulty with your balance, or the reason for your high risk of falls, including your risk of osteoporosis. People can fall for a variety of reasons, for example:

• Quality health care.
• Muscle strength and coordination changes.
• Inner ear issues.
• Their environment, etc..

Once you have been assessed, you may be offered a number of different treatment and rehabilitation options. For example, making changes to your medication, carrying out a physical exercise programme (either individually or in a group), offering specialist inner ear treatment, or identifying ways to make every day activities a little easier and safer.